The 2026 World Cup is not only happening on North American pitches but also making its presence felt right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City through the VTV FANZONE WORLD CUP 2026 event series. For the first time, Vietnamese football supporters can enjoy the atmosphere of the biggest football festival on the planet from home, thanks to a format that combines a midnight grand concert with a certified official public viewing space.

Within 24 hours, Tottenham secured both Matheus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, while Manchester United announced the signing of... a female footballer! According to The Athletic's David Ornstein, Tonali's transfer fee is £92.5 million fixed, plus £7.5 million in add-ons, totaling £100 million, breaking the club record of £85 million set by Fernandes just a day earlier.

The United States will face Bosnia & Herzegovina in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The American team is aiming to secure their first victory in a World Cup knockout stage since 2002.

Nguyễn Quang Hải is one of the notable figures taking part in the only AFC/VFF A-License coaching course of 2026, a program that marks significant changes in VFF’s training efforts aimed at improving the quality of Vietnam’s coaching staff.

Despite Becamex Ho Chi Minh City's relegation to the First Division, Nguyen Tran Viet Cuong has been summoned to the Vietnam national team by Kim Sang-sik.

Patrik Lê Giang could introduce a new way to distribute the ball for Vietnam, as the goalkeeper not only saves shots but also helps the entire team escape pressure.

France will face Paraguay in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Reuniting with this "favorite" opponent, Didier Deschamps' team now dreams of the glorious journey from 28 years ago.

Hanoi Police have officially extended the contract with goalkeeper Nguyen Filip until 2029, thereby retaining a crucial pillar in the club’s long-term plans.

A V.League newcomer is making a notable transfer move by preparing to bring Romanian forward Andrei Ivan to the league.

Aston Villa has been hit with a heavy fine by UEFA for breaching financial regulations, while Chelsea, Newcastle, and Nottingham Forest have also been sanctioned for exceeding squad cost limits.